Motorcyclists will be embarking on an epic 2,000-mile journey across Britain for charity.

The bikers will be setting off from Lands End and aiming to reach John o'Groats within four days to raise funds for the children's intensive care unit at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge.

Sandra and Mick Dunn, of Darnet Road, Tollesbury, founded the Tommy Dunn Trust Fund six years ago in memory of their son.

John O' Groats here we come : Sandra and Mick Dunn, who will be undertaking the classic cross-Britain journey to raise funds for Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge Picture: STEVE BAINBRIDGE

Tommy died at Addenbrooke's Hospital aged three. The family launched the fund to buy a piece of equipment for the children's intensive care unit.

The couple will be joined by Mick's brother Alan, and friends Steve Lake and Mark Cann, on the ride, which has been planned to follow scenic routes all the way. Maureen Harvey will be running a support vehicle.

Sandra said: "We had been thinking about doing something for a while. We were at a dinner party when out of the blue someone said 'How about doing a Lands End to John o'Groats ride'. At first, I thought 'that's a bit far' but then we got the maps out!

"We have raised about £2,000 and just wanted a last top-up."

The ride will get under way on Saturday, June 7. To sponsor the event, Sandra and Mick can be contacted on 01621 868648.

Published Monday, April 21, 2003

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